What kind of home is 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH last change hands?

21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH last sold for £166,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,950 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and March 2012, 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH rose from £134,950 to £166,000, a change of £31,050. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH use?

The latest EPC at 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH in?

21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH sits in Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

Police records around 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH show an average of 27 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (51% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

The closest primary school to 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is Etruscan Primary School (248m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stoke-on-Trent College (963m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

The closest bus stop to 21 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is Humbert Street, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Mere Side Close, Stoke On Trent, ST1 5GH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Mere Side Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

21 Mere Side Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stoke On Trent (ST1 5GH). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 sits 54.2% above the 2012 sale of £166,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£150/sq ft) was about 30.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in March 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD55

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

7%29%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Mere Side Close, Stoke On Trent, ST1 5GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Mere Side Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Mere Side Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£166,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

6 March 2012Most recent
£166,000
+23.0%over 8 years
28 March 2003
£134,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST1 5GH: £195,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in ST1 5GH

On the street

Versus other Mere Side Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Mere Side Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,612

Street avg £1,512

Above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Stoke On Trent district page.

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Crime

27/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Humbert Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Etruscan Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST1 5GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST1 5GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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